The Killers – Exitlude

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Aggressively, we all defend the role we play
Regrettably, the time's come to send you on your way
We've seen it all: from bonfires of trust to flash floods of pain
It doesn't really matter; don't you worry, it will all work out
No, it doesn't really matter; don't worry, that ain't what it's all about

We hope you enjoyed your stay
And it's good to have you with us
Even if it's just for the day
We hope you've enjoyed your stay
Outside the sun is shining
It seems like heaven ain't far away
It's good to have you with us
Even if it's just for the day

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Track duration: 02:27

"Exitlude" as written by Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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    General Comment:This song is a "thank you" to those that listened to the album. I know I did. One of the few ORIGINAL bands left, the Killers. Can't wait for your next release fellas.
    Flag magoosh008on July 25, 2010   Link
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    Song Meaning:I'd definitely agree with the comments about its meaning having something to do with death.
    I think that was the intent here.
    But I can also see it as just having to say goodbye to someone, having to let them go on. My best friends are all in the class above me, and they all just graduated. This song came on as I drove home from the graduation and it seemed so fitting a farewell to them.
    Flag demonkitty0on June 07, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:Outside the sun is shining; seems like heaven ain't far away...

    So nice and simple...
    Flag dayandage619on August 27, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:
    "It's good to have you with us, even if it's just for the day". Amazing lyrics to an amazing song. With the summer taking a little away from the time with just me and my girlfriend this song really keeps everything together.
    Flag Gravity56on July 08, 2009   Link
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    Memory:This is the song about my group of friends and I. I'm part of a LARPing group (look it up, fools) that I'm very close to. All of my best friends are in it, and I feel a really tight bond with them. I don't get to see them that often, so when I do, it's an incredibly special time. I'm invincible when I'm with them. I don't feel pain or cold or heat. I can keep going when I'm with them. Every part of the lyrics fits with us, and it's beautiful.
    This song is our song.
    Flag GamishCornHenon May 12, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:I read somewhere that Brandon was inspired, not sure if it was lyrically, musically, or both, by a dream he had about Kurt Cobain. However it materialized, Brandon's magnificent voice brought it to life.
    Flag BlueEyes1on February 03, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:i think it's the band "sending us off". brandon has said, about sam's town "I wanted to create an album that captured, chronologically, everything important that got me to where I am today".
    (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/…)

    Assuming he did that, it could be him expressing his gratitude to us (the listener) for...
    Flag suede67on December 14, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:I originally looked up these lyrics because I couldn't tell exactly what he was saying the line after, "It doesn't really matter, don't worry it'll all work out." Upon listening to it a few times I picked up on the "that ain't what it's all about," but I realized the second time he says "No it doesn't even matter" instead of "it doesn't really matter."

    I know it's not much of a change, but I thought it would be helpful just so we can have the lyrics perfect on the perfect lyrics website.
    Flag the bmitzon December 08, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:we managed to sneak this in as some sort of hymn as the last song in or graduation mass. the school choir sang it and it sounded pretty impressive apparently! it seems like a perfect way to sum up our years together.
    by the end not only girls but even the most macho of guys were in tears. here's to six years of fond memories!
    Flag cloudgazeron May 24, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:I can totally relate to this...the whole "bonfire of trust to flash floods of pain". I pretended 2 be friends with this one chick because no one liked her. We became kinda friends and i told her who my crush was...and well a few weeks later i realilzed i didnt want her as a friend so i told her i didnt want to be her friend. Well she told my crush i liked him and well right now the flash flood of pain is coming...things are so hard right now..but me and my crush still talk a little and i found out he didnt tell anyone...so thats a good sign.
    Flag killers94on April 27, 2008   Link

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